:: Telangana State Forest Department ::

SOCIAL FORESTRY

HEAD OF THE WING

Dr. G.Ramalingam, I.F.S

Chief Conservator of Forest (SF)

About The Wing

The Social Forestry wing of the Telangana Forest Department aims to increase the state's green cover from 24% to 33%, in alignment with the National Forest Policy. To achieve this, the branch employs a strategy of extensive plantation both within and outside designated forest areas, as well as the rejuvenation of degraded natural forests. The initiative seeks to engage various government departments and community groups in planting activities, with the dual goals of creating a significant carbon sink and raising widespread awareness about environmental conservation.

ACTS,CIRCULARS & ORDERS

1. Telangana Harithanidhi - G.O NO-6 Dated 04.04.2022 NEW

2. Telangana Harithanidhi - G.O NO-7 Dated 05.05.2022

3. Telangana Harithanidhi - G.O NO-16 Dated 18.02.2022

4. Telangana Harithanidhi - G.O NO-17 Dated 18.02.2022

Activities

Telangana - Social Forestry - Activities

VANAMAHOTSAVAM

The main objective of this is being taken with an aim to achieve 33% Green Cover. In past 10 years (2015-16 to 2024-25), about 312.26 Crores seedlings have been planted by all the organizations which include rejuvenated seedlings 55.659 Crores in the State under green drive.

EK PED MAA KE NAAM

"Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" translates to "One Tree in the Name of Mother." It is a nationwide movement aimed at encouraging citizens to plant trees as a tribute to their mothers either living or departed symbolizing mothers like trees nurture and sustains life. Launched On June 5thof 2024, during World Environment Day celebrations by the Government of India and provided the website of Merilife portal (https://merilife.nic.in) for uploading the planting progress

NAGAR VAN YOJANA

Country Status: The Nagar Van Scheme is a pilot scheme aimed at developing 400 Nagar Vans (urban forests) and 200 Nagar Vatikas (small urban forests) across India with an objective to create green spaces and aesthetic environment in an urban setup along with creating awareness about plants and biodiversity and environment stewardship.

URBAN FOREST PARKS

Urban Forest Parks are being developed in and around cities and towns of Telangana State as per the directions given by Government of Telangana. Total Urban Forest Parks: 109 Nos. (59 within HMDA and 50 outside HMDA limits) and 70 Nos. conservation blocks.

ECOTOURISM

Tourism policy of Telangana State has been approved by the Government vide Govt. Memo.No.511/For.I(1)/2024 EFS&T (For.I) Dept., dt.25.03.2025 and Ecotourism is a part of this policy.

HARITHA NIDHI

Government have issued orders for constitution of Telangana Haritha Nidhi vide G.O.Rt.No.139, EFS&T (For.I) Dept., dt.16-12-2021 with Forest Department as Nodal Department and a State Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister for Forests, Environment, Science & Technology to operate the fund.

Haritha Nidhi receives contributions from various sources namely Public Representatives, Government employees and other sections of the society, a predefined portion of taxes, fees and other levies that the State Government imposes.